May 7, 2024 10:00 a.m. One driver had to be extricated following a two-vehicle crash on Monday in Roseburg. A Roseburg Police report said just after 1:45 p.m. a pickup driver was heading south in the 400 block of Southeast Stephens Street when a second vehicle pulled out of a parking lot, without yielding. Both…

May 7, 2024 9:30 a.m.    State Representative Christine Goodwin, candidate for State Senate in District 2, has announced her endorsement for Donald Trump for President in the 2024 election. Goodwin said, “Republicans, Democrats and every in-between knows Joe Biden’s presidency has been a complete and utter disaster. I saw it first-hand on your visit…

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  #UmpquaPreps — Local spring sports scores/schedules for 5/6-7 MONDAY, May 6 Baseball ROSEBURG 7, Sheldon 6 (8 inn.) Sheldon 1, ROSEBURG 0 (8 inn.) Cascade Christian 14, SUTHERLIN 1 Cascade Christian 17, SUTHERLIN 1 DOUGLAS 16, Rogue River 2 (5 inn.) DOUGLAS 25, Rogue River 0 (5 inn.) South Umpqua 17, ST. MARY’S-MEDFORD 0…

  Roseburg, Sheldon split a pair of extra-inning SWC baseball games The Roseburg and Sheldon baseball teams split a pair of extra-inning games in a Southwest Conference doubleheader on Monday at Bill Gray Legion Stadium at Champion Car Wash Field. Brevin Harrison Roseburg walked off with a 7-6 win in the opener thanks to a…

May 7, 2024 4:10 a.m. The Umpqua Valley will see a rapid ramp up in high temperatures later this week, with near record high conditions possible by Saturday. Forecasters at the National Weather Service told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that high pressure will begin increasing Wednesday and is expected to peak on…

May 7, 2024 3:40 a.m.   Ballots for the 2024 Douglas County May Primary Election went out last week and are beginning to be returned to the Office of the County Clerk. Clerk Daniel Loomis has some reminders for voters: *Ballots must be cast no later than 8:00 p.m. on May 21st *Voters can use the…

May 7, 2024 3:30 a.m.  Douglas County Commissioners Chris Boice, Tim Freeman, and Tom Kress along with Salmon Harbor Director James Zimmer and staff at Salmon Harbor Marina, have announced that they have started development of a new master plan exclusively for Salmon Harbor Marina and the Waterfront. A County release said master plans provide…

May 7, 2024 3:20 a.m. There are volunteer opportunities in the Umpqua National Forest this month. A UNF release said volunteers play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of the ecosystem. That includes working to protect sensitive areas, reduce environmental impact and promote responsible outdoor recreation. The release said volunteers provide an opportunity…

May 7, 2024 3:05 a.m. Adapt Integrated Health Care will be closed for services May 27th for Memorial Day. An Adapt release said this is for all non-crisis, non-residential services and sites in Douglas, Coos, Curry, and Josephine counties. This will be a full-day closure with services resuming on May 28th. 24/7 Crisis Support Services…

May 7, 2024 2:50 a.m.  In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight: The Art Galley at Umpqua Community College presents the annual Student Art Exhibition, “On the Rise” on display from May 13th through June 5th. A UCC release said a reception will take place on Thursday, May 16th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visual fine…

May 6, 2024 3:45 p.m.  Roseburg Police cited eight people for prohibited camping between Friday and Sunday including one man was cited twice. An RPD report said citations took place in the 400 block of Southeast Stephens Street, the 700 block of Southeast Stephens Street, the 1400 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway, the 1000 block…

May 6, 2024 2:45 p.m.  Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office cited and released a Roseburg man for DUII and reckless driving after an accident early Sunday. A DCSO report said at 1:30 a.m. the 19-year-old was reported to have been in a single vehicle, single occupant accident on Colonial Road near the intersection…

May 6, 2024 11:30 a.m.  Roseburg Police cited three people and jailed one for DUII incidents between early Saturday and early Sunday. An RPD report said officers contacted a 25-year-old Sutherlin woman after observing several traffic violations just after 12:40 a.m. Saturday in the 1400 block of Northeast Stephens Street. During the contact with the…

May 6, 2024 11:00 a.m. Roseburg Police jailed a woman for an alleged theft incident on Sunday. An RPD report said at 6;00 pm. officers responded to the 2100 block of Northwest Stewart Parkway after a caller said a woman had been shoplifting. Officers learned the female had left the area on foot. She was…